BBQ Pulled Pork Pizza
A comforting fusion of gooey cheese, smoky pulled pork, and tangy BBQ sauce on a crisp pizza crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Pizza Base
- 1 pre-made pizza crust 1 pre-made pizza crust You can make your own for an extra cozy touch.
Pork & Sauce
- 1 pound 1 pound pulled pork (leftover, rotisserie, or homemade)
- 1 cup 1 cup BBQ sauce Choose your favorite brand or homemade.
- ½ teaspoon ½ teaspoon garlic powder For added depth of flavor.
- ½ teaspoon ½ teaspoon smoked paprika To enhance the BBQ flavor.
Toppings
- 1.5 cups 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese Feel free to swap with cheddar for a sharper taste.
- ½ cup ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced Sweet onion works beautifully too.
- ¼ cup ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped For garnish; optional but adds freshness.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine your pulled pork, BBQ sauce, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Stir until everything is coated.
- Roll out your pizza crust on a lightly floured surface or spread it out onto a pizza stone.
- Spread the pulled pork mixture evenly over the crust.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the top.
- Scatter the thinly sliced red onions on top.
Cooking
- Pop your pizza into the oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired, slice it up, and serve hot.
Notes
This pizza is customizable; add your favorite toppings. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for 3 months.